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August 2004 In This Issue: 1) FRONT PAGE
New
USU Living Center Unveiled Keith Bennett of KCB Architecture, the
firm constructing the buildings, pointed to Old Main as the main inspiration
for the design plan. “The living/learning community will be
a modern expression of the Romanesque style of Old Main. This
way each building will look and feel more like a home, instead of
just another building on campus.” The hope is that this new community will help to re-energize campus by keeping students close to the Taggart Student Center even after classes are over. “The residents of the new living/learning community will increase the business and energy to the student center and be more involved in events that take place on campus, making it more attractive to students who don’t live in the living/learning community as well,” explained Whitney Milligan, assistant director of Residence Halls/Residence Life. In addition to the community, a 603-car parking garage will also be built for students, faculty, and visitors. Completion of the project is slated for summer 2006.
Aggie Wins Gold at Transplant Games Strauss, the Utah State University athletics director of media relations, received a life-saving liver transplant two-and-a-half years ago. At the Games, which took place in Minnesota at the end of July, he won gold in the golf competition and bronze as part of Team Utah’s basketball squad. The real victory was the fact that the almost 2,000 athletes were there at all. Participants in the Transplant Games have been the recipients of life-saving organ transplants. Held every two years, the event seeks to celebrate the second chance these people have received, as well as raise awareness for the countless others still awaiting transplants. Name
the Newsletter Contest Winner Congratulations to the winner! The new newsletter name design will appear in next month’s issue.
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to the Buzzer EVENT LISTINGS Utah State University Alumni Relations sponsors many exciting events throughout the year. To keep informed about the most current ones, visit www.usu.edu/alumni/events.html often. CONNECTIONS HASS - Homecoming Weekend
Discounted rooms have been set aside for HASS alumni at the Comfort Inn in Logan. Reservations can be made by calling (435) 752-9141 and asking for the HASS alumni rate. Come and enjoy a beautiful fall weekend on campus as you reconnect with old friends. For more information, call Victoria Dutson at (435) 797-0178 or email her at vic.dutson@usu.edu. Chapter News Las Vegas Aggie Chapter The Golf Tournament begins Saturday morning at the gorgeous Silverstone Golf Club in Las Vegas. Register by September 3 to play. Following the tournament, have some fun at the Aggie Tailgate Party before the USU vs. UNLV game begins that evening. All the proceeds from the events provide scholarships for students attending Utah State University. For all the details, contact USU Alumni Relations at (435) 797-2055, (800) 291-ALUM (2586), or alumni@cc.usu.edu. Tooele County Aggie Chapter For all the details, contact Sydnie or Kalem Sessions at (435) 843-9534. Weber County Aggie Chapter For more information, contact Willie Duersch at (801) 776-2209. Young Alumni Association The Road Home is a homeless shelter for children and families. This spring, young alumni volunteers hosted an Aggie ice cream party for the families at the shelter. The event was a great success. Everyone (including the volunteers) enjoyed delicious Aggie ice cream, games, balloons, and prizes. Not only did the young alumni volunteers donate their time and energy by hosting the event, they also brought toys, diapers, and books to donate to the shelter. It was a great opportunity for USU young alumni to interact with each other while serving the community. Athletics Aggie Thrower Earns a Spot In Athens Parker was a standout athlete while attending
Utah State University, finishing seventh at the 2000 Olympic Trials.
After graduating in 2001 with a degree in Physical Education,
he went to work for the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Malmstrom
AFB in Montana. Thanks to the Air Force’s World Class Athletes
Program, Parker was given time off to train and represent the U.S.
at the Olympic Games. New Softball Coach Chosen “We are excited we were able to keep Lonny at Utah State,” said Spetman. “We feel he has the ability to take our softball program to the next level.” Sargent has coached softball for more than 15 years, from high school all the way to the Division-1 college level. Women's Volleyball Announces 2004-05 Schedule To see the complete 2004 Volleyball schedule, visit http://utahstateaggies.collegesports.com/sports/c-volley/spec-rel/071904aaa.html
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Mike started playing the
guitar at age six. By the time he was sixteen, he was
performing in the Provo area with a local band and teaching
private students at Herger Music. After graduation from Provo
High School, Mike visited the Utah State University campus where
he was awarded a scholarship in guitar. This was especially
unique because, at the time, there was no guitar program at
USU. However, he accepted the scholarship and performed
with the USU performing group, The Youngtimers. 
The
ongoing facelift of Utah State’s campus continues with the start of
construction on a new living/learning community to be located at the
north end of Old Main Hill. The project, which began with the
demolition of the old steam heating plant, will consist of five residence
halls and one community center. The five residence halls will
be four-level structures and collectively house 512 students. 
The world lost a great man, and Utah State University lost a
great friend in the passing of Elder David B. Haight.
Elder Haight died in the early morning on Saturday, July 31.
He was a distinguished USU alumnus and the namesake for the
David B. Haight Alumni Center. Elder Haight was 97 years
old. 
Make
sure you mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Aggie Las Vegas Weekend
coming this September 24 & 25 at the Monte Carlo Resort &
Casino. The festivities kick off Friday evening with the Aggie
Scholarship Banquet. Come enjoy great food and great friends,
as well as a raffle and auction. 
James
Parker was the favorite in the men’s hammer throw at the recent U.S.
Olympic Track and Field Trials, and he didn’t disappoint. His
throw of 254 feet, 6 inches was good enough to win the competition
and earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team. 
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